Numerical Methods in Optics: A Course About Learning Physics Through Computing

James A. Lock

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Numerical Methods in Optics: A Course About Learning Physics Through Computing

James A. Lock

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Many advanced undergraduates find it difficult to connect abstract mathematical formalisms with the concrete physical phenomena that they describe. A course in optics from a numerical methods point of view is described. Its purpose is to exploit the students’ familiarity with computng in order to more effectively learn the physics involved in a number of realistic phenomena. The combination of demonstrations, computer calculations, and computer graphics display of the results can prove to be a useful tool in developing physical intuition in students.

Original language	American English
Journal	American Journal of Physics
Volume	55
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1119/1.15257
State	Published - Dec 1 1987

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